Mayer vs Woods

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Mayer Rank #1,834

Woods Rank #1,762

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Mayer or Woods more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Woods mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Mayer and Woods boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.